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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.62, 3,204.94 and 675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.62, 3,204.94 and 675.78 is: 1,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.62 : 3,204.94 = 675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.62/3,204.94 = 675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.62x = 3,204.94 × 675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.62x = 2,165,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,834.35/2,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.67

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